PRODUCT CONSULTANT

Smollan; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail marketing specialist in Pretoria seeks individuals to manage the execution and merchandising of HP products. Responsibilities include compliance with store policies, conducting customer engagements, and ensuring optimal visibility of products. The ideal candidate should thrive in building relationships with retailers and present a polished image. Weekend activations and weekly meetings with management are essential components of this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and promote products.
• Strong compliance with store policies and guidelines.
• Experience in merchandising execution and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Be placed in stores for optimal coverage.
• Follow policies and maintain compliance.
• Meet weekly with the Area Manager for feedback.
• Conduct weekend activations to promote products.
• Ensure visibility and prominence of products in-store.
• Maintain correct price tickets for promotions.
• Execute merchandising according to directives.
• Build relationships with retailers and staff.
• Adhere to dress code and present a professional image.
• Conduct product demonstrations and engage customers.
• Ensure cleanliness of demo products.
• Support retailers during HP-related events.

Job description

Description

• Store Placement: Be placed in stores according to the HP Retail Store Base and current structure, ensuring optimal coverage and representation.
• Policy Adherence: Follow the policies and guidelines communicated by the store, maintaining compliance with regulations and standards.
• Weekly Meetings: Meet with the Area Manager a week for reports, concerns, feedback, plans, directives, and material handover such as POS and challenges.
• Weekend Activations: Conduct weekend activations as mandatory activities, engaging with customers and promoting HP products.
• Execution Excellence: Secure the #1 position in store for all executions, ensuring optimal visibility and prominence of HP products.
• Price Ticket Maintenance: Ensure daily maintenance of correct price tickets in store, both on and off promotion, to accurately reflect pricing and promotions.
• Merchandising Execution: Execute in-store merchandising according to HP and Retailers' directives and / or planograms, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Relationship Building: Build fruitful relationships with retailers and their staff, fostering collaboration and support for HP products.
• Professionalism: Adhere to a dress code supplied by HP, always presenting a professional and polished image.
• Demonstrations and Engagement: Conduct demonstrations as required and aligned with key SKUs and product focus, engaging with customers to showcase product features and benefits.
• Hygiene and Maintenance: Ensure demo product maintenance and hygiene, always keeping demonstration materials clean and presentable.
• Event Support: Provide support to retailers when HP Brand is involved with store-related events or activities, contributing to the success of promotional initiatives.